EDITORIAL:

What can we do this March break?

March break is officially underway, and while it looks quite different from other years, there’s a lot we can still do to make the most of our well-deserved, mid-semester vacay. Keeping up with changing health guidelines can be confusing, so we created a list of what we can and cannot do to have fun this week in Montreal!

Outdoor sports Winter activities such as skating, skiing, tobogganing, and tubing are permitted. Lessons are allowed for up to eight people from more than one household (while socially distancing), along with private training sessions — say hello to learning how to ski! In outdoor parks with controlled access, it may be good to check out the website, because you might have to book in advance. In areas with open access, the rules are more lax: visitor capacity and public health guidelines will be indicated (usually on a sign), so if the park is full, usually they put a notice in the entrance. Facilities where you can put on skates or skis also remain open with restricted capacity, but no locker room access is allowed. Equipment may be rented at a limited capacity, and must be disinfected after each use.

Indoor sports Last week, indoor sports arenas with pools and skating rinks were permitted to reopen, and you may skate alongside people from your household, in pairs, or go solo. Social distancing and restricted capacity are enforced, so check if you have to book in advance with the club or sports arena you’re interested in. Again, equipment may be rented at a limited capacity, and is disinfected after each use.

Note: locker rooms are only permitted for those using the pool.

Museums, zoos, aquariums, etc. Open with restricted capacity with health guidelines enforced (you know the drill). This includes biodomes, planetariums, insectariums, botanical gardens, aquariums, zoos and walkthroughs.

Libraries Open for pick-up!

Hair and beauty salons Both have reopened with reduced capacity, reminder to book ASAP to secure your spot!

Cinemas A maximum of 250 people are allowed in each screening room at a time, and you have

to wear a mask. No food sales are allowed, so no popcorn and drinks, but you can bring your own snacks! Although if we’re being honest, that’s what we all did anyways.

Malls Stores and malls are open at a reduced capacity.

Places of worship Open for 10 people at a time.

More info If you would like more information, you can find it here.

VOLUME 38 ISSUE 11 DATE MARCH 2 2021

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